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Portugal vs. Sweden: Country Comparison

Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Portugal with 74.93 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Cappuccino Price in a Cafe and Cash Payment Limit.

Key Detail Comparisons

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Relocation & Residency › Work & Self-Employment Abroad › Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Portugal88 points Sweden94 points

Biggest Differences

Costs › Dining & Going Out › Cappuccino Price in a Cafe

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Cappuccino Price in a Cafe.

Portugal83 points Sweden14 points
Costs › Dining & Going Out › Cocktail Price in a Bar

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Cocktail Price in a Bar.

Portugal75 points Sweden17 points
Costs › Dining & Going Out › Local Beer Price in a Restaurant

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Local Beer Price in a Restaurant.

Portugal82 points Sweden25 points
Costs › Dining & Going Out › Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.

Portugal92 points Sweden35 points
Costs › Dining & Going Out › Imported Beer Price in a Market

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Imported Beer Price in a Market.

Portugal92 points Sweden39 points
Costs › Dining & Going Out › Soft Drink Price in a Market

Portugal scores clearly better than Sweden on Soft Drink Price in a Market.

Portugal77 points Sweden24 points
Finance & Taxes › Personal Taxes › Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)

Sweden scores clearly better than Portugal on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).

Portugal22 points Sweden74 points

Categories Compared

Portugal 77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk 6 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 85 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Crime & Personal Safety 76 81 Sweden
Conflicts & Political Security 93 89 Portugal
Natural Hazards & Disasters 56 78 Sweden
Digital Freedom & Surveillance 86 94 Sweden
Legal Protection & Property 70 85 Sweden
Long-Term Stability & Resilience 74 85 Sweden
Portugal 81 points
❤️ Health 3 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 86 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Healthcare & Access 78 81 Sweden
Environmental Health 85 94 Sweden
Health Risks & Public Health 80 84 Sweden
Portugal 66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes 8 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 71 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Personal Taxes 45 52 Sweden
Investment & Capital Access 76 82 Sweden
Banking & Fintech 71 74 Sweden
Bitcoin & Crypto 73 56 Portugal
Real Estate & Property 68 63 Portugal
Entrepreneurship & Business 63 67 Sweden
Macroeconomics 73 79 Sweden
Wages & Purchasing Power 63 81 Sweden
Portugal 60 points
🏠 Costs 6 topics · Advantage: Portugal Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 37 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Housing & Utilities 43 32 Portugal
Food & Basic Goods 42 17 Portugal
Dining & Going Out 72 25 Portugal
Mobility Costs 58 46 Portugal
Communication & Digital Costs 80 67 Portugal
Personal Services 68 36 Portugal
Portugal 75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure 5 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 84 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Basic Infrastructure & Logistics 68 76 Sweden
Roads & Traffic Infrastructure 68 79 Sweden
Electricity & Energy 83 90 Sweden
Internet & Connectivity 85 92 Sweden
Public Transport 67 86 Sweden
Portugal 71 points
🌿 Lifestyle 8 topics · Advantage: Tie Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 71 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Work-Life Balance 64 74 Sweden
Climate & Weather 80 56 Portugal
Outdoor & Lifestyle 63 49 Portugal
Leisure & Recreation 77 91 Sweden
Arts & Entertainment 74 81 Sweden
Food & Culinary Culture 79 60 Portugal
Family-Friendly 68 91 Sweden
Pet-Friendly 67 67 Tie
Portugal 84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency 8 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 85 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Residency & Bureaucracy 84 88 Sweden
Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 85 85 Tie
Remote Work & Freelancing 86 76 Portugal
Work & Self-Employment Abroad 87 95 Sweden
Permanent Residency & Family 86 87 Sweden
Language & Integration 69 73 Sweden
Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination 88 91 Sweden
Everyday Life for Foreigners 85 93 Sweden
Portugal 84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation 6 topics · Advantage: Portugal Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 81 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Accommodation & Stay Quality 90 94 Sweden
Tourism Infrastructure 89 95 Sweden
Attractions & Activities 85 83 Portugal
Beaches, Nature & Relaxation 87 71 Portugal
Vacation Costs 69 52 Portugal
Season & Travel Comfort 87 89 Sweden
Portugal 81 points
🌐 Society & Participation 8 topics · Advantage: Sweden Show topicsHide topics
Sweden 89 points
Topic Portugal Sweden Advantage
Society & Freedom 83 91 Sweden
Education & Knowledge 80 88 Sweden
Social System & Social Cohesion 81 84 Sweden
Equality & Anti-Discrimination 85 93 Sweden
LGBTQ+ Friendliness 91 99 Sweden
Inclusion & Accessibility 87 98 Sweden
Religion & Worldviews 73 82 Sweden
Demography 52 65 Sweden

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